Lisa M Paul
Cell: 514-***-****
***************@*****.***
Skills
Event management, event logistics & decor. MS Office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, social media such as: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn. English and French, spoken and written.
"Certified Event Planner"
Education
DEC LaSalle College Montreal, QC:
Graduated Dec. 2011
Event Planning Program
Studied in Communications, Advertising and Marketing
Internships and other Experiences
C3 Events September-December 2011
Shadowed and reported to head event planner
Scheduled client meetings, appointments and interviews
Pre-event meetings with clients for upcoming events
Brainstormed for new concepts and ideas
Vendor and supplier research
Cold calling
Invoicing
Created banner design
Created floor plans using Vivian
Professional Experience
Total Events 2013
Free lance work as event planner
Set up and tear down of private events
Client meetings to establish a vision for their event and produced timelines for day of event
Work within client budgets
Manage supplier deliveries and contract employees
Set up and decor for bar mitzvah for (400 guests)
Assisted and managed entertainment for JFK Foundation Fundraiser (2013)
He Said Yes Events & Décor 2012
Freelance Event Coordination
Plan layout and setup of wedding
Contact Suppliers and arrange for delivery and pick up of rentals
Create timelines and deadlines for logistics leading up to and day of events
\Execute day of wedding or event and see through complete coordination
Invoicing
Casey’s (HMS HOST) 2005-2016
Customer service
Problem solving when dealing with irate customers
Training and development
Moe’s Deli & Grill (HMS HOST) 2016-2017
Customer service
Working closely with business clientele in a high stress, fast pace environment
Work closely with irate as well as high stressed travellers
Le Windsor Ballrooms 2018-Present
Event Coordinator
Plan and coordinate various events simultaneously. Such as corporate events, social events (Weddings, baptisms etc), trade shows, fundraisers, film productions, graduations, wine tastings and large scale galas.
Coordinate all logistics, deliveries & rentals
Staffing needs
Create detailed Timelines
Floor plan layouts
Client menu tastings
Manage setup and tear down of events up to 1000 guests
Establish any Audiovisual needs with clients and coordinate rentals from suppliers
Sales-decor & service upgrades, above initial contract inclusions
Interests
Current events, film festivals, fashion events & enjoying the simple things in life. Love taking fitness classes and traveling with family & baking for themed events, sweet table decor.